Melissa Taranto stats
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A-League Women
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2.60Match-by-match stats
M. Taranto
Adelaide United WMidfielder
M. Taranto vs Perth Glory W
7 games playedMelissa Taranto's next match is on Saturday at 07:00 against Perth Glory W. See how Melissa Taranto did in earlier matches against Perth Glory W.
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Saturday 07:00Sat 07:00Before the next match
Adelaide United W v Perth Glory W, SaturdayWhat Perth Glory W allow left central midfielders
Position stats16 appearances at LCM against Perth Glory W in their last 20 matches; league average from the A-League Women.
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Odds OutliersMelissa Taranto 2026/2027 season stats
As a central midfielder, Melissa Taranto has appeared in 1 A-League Women match this season, totalling 90 minutes at an average rating of 6.45. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Women midfielders.
Attacking stats
Melissa Taranto has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 90 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 11th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Melissa Taranto has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Melissa Taranto has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 23rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Melissa Taranto has completed 33 of 42 passes at 79% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 86th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Melissa Taranto completes 0 dribbles and wins 2 duels .
Defending stats
Melissa Taranto makes 0 tackles and 2 interceptions . He is strong defensively, ranking in the 78th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Melissa Taranto has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
A-League WomenMainly central midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Adelaide United W squad
20 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Women | 19 | 1,498 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 46 | 6.59 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Women | 20 | 1,395 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 37 | 6.61 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Women | 22 | 1,868 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 43 | 6.54 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Women | 19 | 1,469 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 39 | 5.85 |
About Melissa Taranto
A-League Women 2026/2027 season
This season in the A-League Women, Melissa Taranto has featured across 1 appearances (1 starts), totalling 90 minutes. Melissa Taranto has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Melissa Taranto has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Melissa Taranto has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 2 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 33 from 42 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Melissa Taranto has won 2 of 6 total duels.
Discipline
Melissa Taranto has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 2.
About Melissa Taranto
Melissa Taranto is a 27-year-old midfielder playing for Adelaide United W in the A-League Women, representing Australia. and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 22 March 1999.
Most recent appearance
Melissa Taranto's most recent match was away at Sydney FC W on October 9th. Adelaide United W drew 2-2. Melissa Taranto played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.45.
Recent matches
- October 9th2-2 drawatSydney FC W(90 mins, rating 6.45)
- January 26th3-0 lossatBrisbane Roar W(63 mins, rating 6.26)
- September 15th0-2 lossvsWellington Phoenix W(83 mins, rating 6.49)
- November 10th0-0 drawatMelbourne City W(81 mins, rating 6.78)
- June 15th2-1 winvsPerth Glory W(63 mins, rating 6.16)
Next fixture
Melissa Taranto and Adelaide United W are next in action on April 4th against Perth Glory W in the A-League Women. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Adelaide United W vs Perth Glory W match preview.
Teammates at Adelaide United W
Melissa Taranto currently plays alongside Claudia Jenkins, Ilona Melegh, Emily Hodgson, Emilia Murray, Chelsie Dawber, Melissa Taranto, Lara Gooch, Carina Rossi, Peter Zois, Claudia Cicco, Holly Murray, Maeve Nicholas, Kiera Meyers, India Breier, Sian Dewey, Adriana Taranto and Tianna Harris at Adelaide United W.